The Bodyguard

Ch 19

Ciel's POV:

When we got to the manor, things got a little weird for me. When Flor and her assistant stepped foot into the manor is when I realized that it was the first time I had brought anyone here and that I would probably have to explain myself. At least, that is what I had thought. Flor is a very curious person so I expected her to ask me a series of questions about my family and such but to my surprise she didn't. Maybe it was my awkwardness that led her to not say anything but I could tell she was very tempted too as I saw how attentively she was looking at the family portrait that was situated at the top of the grand foyer.

Part of me really wanted to tell her everything. Confide in her. I can't speak for her, but I really thought of her as a friend. However, like always I am too afraid to open up to others. I don't want to burden her with my shitty past. You know about the worst part about knowing there's something wrong with you? It's knowing and not doing anything about it. Just letting it happen. Call it pride or fear but part of me would rather die than have to sit down and open up to someone and discet my trauma. Trust issues much? I can't say it's my fault for me being this way, but it's my fault for staying this way. Maybe ... that's why I tend to push everyone away. These are the epiphanous thoughts that are always going through my head.

"Your home is very beautiful" Flor said. "Hmm... Oh Yeah. Thanks". I answered loosely. I sounded like an entitled brat. I was so deep in thought that was the best response I could come up with. I lead them to the second floor into my bedroom. "Come in. The maids will be here shortly with some light refreshments. Make yourself at home" I said. "Thanks. Mina get started on prepping that dress. Ciel let's get some accessories and shoes ready to complete the look. Let's take a look at your closet?" She asked. I nodded. I led her across the room to my closet. Which in reality was just another room filled with clothes and shoes amongst many other things. "Oh my God Ciel! These are stunning!" She shrieked. She was in complete awh. Like a kid in a candy store. Well she is a designer.

"They're the family jewels. They are usually in the vault, but since I'm here now I get to use them" I told her as she was looking over the jewelry display case. "Only you?" She curiously asks."Yes. They're reserved for the immediate family. The heirs family. More precisely the matriarch of the family. The wife. But since that seat has long been empty, they are passed on to the daughters. In that case, that would be me. It's a family tradition" I replied.

"Can I marry you?" She jokingly asked. I laugh.
"No. But you could probably marry my older broth-- Actually that wouldn't work out since he's disinherited now. You should probably just marry me" I reply, and we burst out laughing. "I'm joking, but OMG girl these jewels are on another level. Dare I even say they rival that of the royal family" she joked. "Our collection isn't that grand but it's there. We have around 200+ years of designing and collecting jewelry. We have the same jewerly designer and maker as the royal family if I remeber correctly. To be honest I don't know much about these jewels as it's my first time seeing most of them and having them. They used to be my mother's..." I said the last part quietly. "Oh... how nice" she said awkwardly. She read the mood and changed the subject. "Anyways.... let's pick out some jewerly and the rest of the accessories" I blurt out. "Ok. I really like these pieces. I think they will complement the dress". She picks out more modest and simple set of diamond studs and necklace from Chopard and pairs it with a tennis bracelet and the family ring.

For the shoes we go with a nude Louboutins and for a purse we go with a small Hermes clutch. We put on the dress, which thankfully fits like a glove and touch up my makeup. "Girl you look hot! I know this man is gonna drop to his knees when he sees you!" She exclaim. "Stop. It's only dinner" I blush. "Mhhh hmmm. Sure. Whatever you say. I can't even imagine what a date looks like for you!" She teases. "Ok. He should be here soon. Me and Mina are gonna get going so we can get out of your way, but girl you better catch me up ASAP about this later!" She yells while packing up her stuff. "Ok. I will. Let me just get someone to escort you girls out. This place is a fucking maze. I don't want you to get lost" I calls someone to escort them out and a few minutes later someone knocks. "Come in - Oh Kane please escort these ladies to their car. And Greyson is going to be here soon so alert the front gate and entrance of his arrival" I instruct him.

"Understood Ms. Gianni. If you señorinas could please follow me I will escort you out. Right this way please" and he motions for them to follow him. We bid our goodbyes and they leave.
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A/N: Update. Sorry I've been slacking but I'm gonna try to update more. Like and comment plz 😊